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Two to Tango - Feb 14th, 2010

On Valentines Day bring your special someone to the tasing room for a sexy swing on the dance floor moving to Latin Tango music. Don't know how to do the Tango? Dance instructur Paul Newman (yes, really) will be on hand doing his part for the "dance of love" by giving free lessons on the hour from noon to 4PM. We will be offering our full tasting menu of all our current to quench your thirst. Hope to see you there!

2009 Harvest Report

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Estate Grown, Biodynamically Farmed, Family Owned
Montinore Estate is a family owned and operated winery in the northern Willamette Valley that produces Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Müller-Thurgau.

Here we make wine only from the grapes we grow. All of our 230 acres of grapes are farmed using the strict methods of Biodynamic farming. In addition, we honor Demeter USA's winemaking standards in our winery practices.

Our mission is to create unique wines that are true to their varietal characteristics as well as to this special corner of the Willamette Valley.

Our tasting room and grounds are open to visitors daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Here, you will have an opportunity to sample our core wines as well as limited bottlings and wines that can only be found in our tasting room. We welcome your visit.

Montinore Estate
3663 SW Dilley Road • PO Box 490 • Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-5012 or (888) 359-5012 phone • (503) 357-4313 fax

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News & Press

We’re heading to Seattle for our first valley wide tasting! Join us March 11, 2010 for the Willamette Valley Wineries Block Party – a unique opportunity to get to know our wines and our neighborhood.

56 fantastic Oregon wineries will be pouring their wines in a festive and casual setting. Meet the people behind the wine and enjoy a taste of our unique place. For more information, or to purchase tickets visit willamettewines.com.

Our Critic's Top Wine Picks - Nov 2009
Gewürztraminer
One of the best values among Oregon wines, this gewürztraminer conveys the alluring scents that are typical of its variety - cloves, honeysuckle, and spring flowers.
- Condé Cox

What to Sip - Oct 2009 - 2007 Pinot Gris
This bright Oregon white has delicious, fruity notes of green apple and pear. It's bold enough to stand up to the richness of the salmon without overwhelming the fresh, brisk flavors of lemon and cilantro. Also goes with light seafood, such as sea bass, clams, and shrimp, as well as crisp salads and poached chicken and vegetables. It's also nice for cocktail hour. The clean, dry finish complements cheese and crackers.

2007 Montinore Estate, Willamette Valley Estate Reserve Pinot Noir ($28)Owner Rudy Marchesi has done a remarkable job reinvigorating Montinore since taking over the reins in 2001. A pronounced emphasis on organic and biodynamic farming methods has produced a 2007 reserve pinot noir that should get nothing but better with age. Savory notes of ripe cherry and blackberry, spiced with hints of mild black pepper, make each sip delectable. – Dana Tims, The Oregonian, 11/17/08

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Read our most current newsletter: November 17, 2009